Regulations

Academic Regulations

The Academic Senate is actively reviewing and considering revisions to the current Undergraduate Academic Regulations, with potential changes occurring on an ongoing basis until August 31, 2025. For more information on the changes to Academic Regulations please contact registrar@smu.ca.

1. Number of Courses in an Academic Session
2. Auditing Courses
3. Student Responsibilities
4. Grading System 
5. Undergraduate Rating, Grades and Grade Points 
6. Unofficial, Official and Final Grades 
7. Grade Point Average
8. Standing Required
9. Tests, Examinations and Evaluations 
10. Deferred Final Examinations 
11. Academic Appeals 
12. Final Grade without Grade Points
13. Course Changes, Withdrawals and Cancellations 
14. Retaking a Course
15. Declaration, Application or Change of Honours, Major, Concentration, Minor, Diploma or Certificate
16. Changing of Faculty
17. Academic Integrity 
18. Advanced Standing
19. Letter of Permission 
20. Language of Instruction and Students Whose First Language Is Not English
21. Requirements of Two Baccalaureate Degrees in Separate Faculties
22. Additional Undergraduate Degree
23. Graduation Dates, Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
24. Distinctions
25. University Medals
26. Dean's Lists for Undergraduate Programs
27. Students' Academic Records and Transcripts
28. Safety and Responsibility in Academic Course Related Activities
29. University Research Ethics Board (REB)